Bailout bargains /articles/2012/08/bailout-bargains

They monopolise global headlines. Millions of lives depend on receiving them, and then on following them to the letter. Bailouts have already changed the face of Greece, Ireland and Portugal; and Cyprus, Spain and Italy are on the list. The issues su…

How We Ran a French B&B for 10 Years | Case Study /articles/2015/12/how-we-ran-a-french-bb-for-10-years-case-study

Ten years ago, Paul and Chris eschewed their daily commute around the M25 for a new life in Normandy. They swapped their Sussex cottage for a rather lovely 19th century maison de maître between Vimoutiers and Gacé. With Paul's background in tourism a…

Love at First Sight on Ibiza | Case Study /articles/2016/08/love-at-first-sight-on-ibiza-case-study

Ever since getting engaged on a holiday to Ibiza, Andy and Sally Wright had dreamed about eventually buying a place of their own on the island. But did an unplanned property viewing lead to their dream becoming a reality sooner than expected? This is…

Denise Van Outen on the Costa Blanca /articles/2016/10/denise-van-outen-on-the-costa-blanca

On the Strictly dancefloor Denise Van Outen wowed viewers with her footwork and natural swing — the TV and West End star now hopes to do the same on the fairway. After taking up golf in 2014, this year Denise is determined to improve her 36 handicap…

Case Study | We're Seeking a Property in Fuerteventura /articles/2018/08/case-study-were-seeking-a-property-in-fuerteventura

Our property hunter (who used to work for George Harrison) is seeking a winter sun escape with a budget of £120k in Fuerteventura.  Colin and Christine Harris have decided that frequent trips to Fuerteventura will make the UK’s grey winter months mor…

Which Overseas Property Buyer Tribe do you Belong to? /articles/2018/11/which-overseas-property-buyer-tribe-do-you-belong-to

When it comes to buying a holiday home we can be a bit of a tribal bunch. Many of us gravitate towards well-trodden paths – there’s great comfort in familiarity. Yet the urge to escape fellow Britons is the modus operandi of another group. So, to hel…

A closer look at properties in the Charente, France /articles/2019/05/a-closer-look-at-properties-in-the-charente-france

The Charente has become one of our most popular French regions in recent years - but why? Janine Marsh has taken a tour. North of Bordeaux in southwest France, the department of Charente, named after the Charente river, is a place of forests and hill…

Jasmine Harman's essential guide to buying a property in Spain /articles/2019/06/jasmine-harmans-essential-guide-to-buying-a-property-in-spain

Our Jasmine Harman certainly knows a thing or two about property in Spain, having filmed countless episodes in the country that British nationals visit the most frequently for their holidays, and subsequently, their number one destination to purchase…

Case study | We own three properties in Almeria /articles/2019/07/case-study-we-own-three-properties-in-almeria

Retirees Amanda Jelley and David Croaker from north Wales fell in love with Almeria in southern Spain and have bought three properties there. Just what is the appeal, asks Liz Rowlinson. Amanda and David Croaker certainly love the Andalusian province…

Case Study | A new life as B&B hosts on the Algarve /articles/2020/02/case-study-a-new-life-as-bb-hosts-on-the-algarve

Andrew Roberts and Rupert Kirby moved to rural, eastern Algarve after 25 years holidaying there to set up a B&B If the mention of the Algarve immediately conjures up images of luxury golf courses and rows of holiday villas, family resorts and mod…

Porto: A City on the Up /articles/2020/02/porto-a-city-on-the-up

Portugal’s second largest city is evolving fast. The transformation of the country’s capital, Lisbon, where tourism and property prices increased exponentially during the past decade, is being echoed in Porto in the north of the country. It is perhap…

Starting a business in Spain /articles/2011/05/starting-a-business-in-spain

Why start a business in spain? Many people moving to Spain need to make a living. Work can be tricky to find and isn't well paid compared to Western Europe or America, so one solution might be to start your own business. As with anywhere, the trick…